Summary: The Security Architect role at a leading financial services client involves shaping and implementing security strategies within complex technology environments, particularly focusing on Cloudera platforms and big data technologies. The position is a daily rate contract, emphasizing the integration of security best practices into technical architecture. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain enterprise security architecture aligned with the organisation's business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the design and implementation of secure solutions, integrating security best practices into technical architecture and infrastructure.
• Provide expert input into the security design of Cloudera-based data platforms and ensure compliance with internal and external security standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and threat modelling for new and existing systems.
• Collaborate with IT, data engineering, DevOps, and compliance teams to ensure security is embedded into all stages of the development lifecycle.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and controls in cloud, data, and application environments.
• Stay up to date with the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory developments relevant to the financial services sector.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in security architecture and design.
• Experience with Cloudera platforms and big data technologies.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in the financial services sector.
• Proficiency in risk assessments and threat modelling.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of security technologies and controls in cloud and application environments.
• Awareness of current cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance